Life Is Precious

This podcast features two special ladies, both named Cathy, who graciously share their pregnancy trauma/s with us. Through ignorance and pain, they sought solutions to unwanted pregnancies that they both now regret. Yet, they've experienced God's forgiveness and emotional healing and want to share the peace and joy they've found with others who suffer the same regrets.

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Greener Grass Syndrome

Infidelity nearly destroyed Nancy and Ron Anderson's marriage 40+ years ago, a story they share in a book titled "Avoiding the Greener Grass Syndrome: How to Grow Affair-Proof Hedges Around Your Marriage." In this Let Me Tell You a Story episode, through laughter and tears, they talk about the intentional steps they took to rebuild their relationship and regain love and respect for each other. Whether all is well in your marriage or you're attempting to restore a broken one, the Andersons have much to say to spur couples toward marital harmony.

http://nancycanderson.com/

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Empty Arms

In recent podcasts, we've talked with several people about the trauma and pain of losing a child. Another Becky (we're on a roll!) joined us this time to discuss how very difficult that time is and how friends and family supported her through the healing process. And how we can do the same for grieving couples and families.

https://www.emptyarmsbereavement.org/

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Journey to Joy

Our longtime friends Linda and Bob talk about deep losses in their family and how they found healing, followed by a sweet friend named Terri who shares a poem she wrote, which beautifully chronicles the losses she and her husband, Larry, experienced.

Although both couples' trauma was exceedingly painful, they eloquently relay the process and steps needed to walk through grief and come out the other side with even stronger marriages and faith.

https://www.griefshare.org/

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Christmas Ridge, Colorado

Patti Shene, author of "Cathy's Christmas Confession," a Christmas Ridge Romance, Book Three, joined us to talk about her contribution to the series. Her fun novella features a colorful cast of characters, including a heroine and hero who are challenged to step out of their comfort zones.

If you'd like to enter a drawing for a $50 Amazon card, you can do so by registering for Patti's newsletter at -- https://tinyurl.com/2p82kx9 (deadline midnight December 6, 2024)

Or go to her website: https://pattishene.com/

See the book: https://pattishene.com/pattis-christmas-novella

And Then You Were Gone

Becky Avella graciously agreed to discuss the painful loss of four children through miscarriage plus talk about the book she wrote to help other families who've faced the same trauma. Her transparency and sweet spirit, along with her suggestions for healing and ways to support anyone who's lost a loved one, are sure to encourage listeners, whether female or male.

Becky on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/43ec2ur4

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Temper Tantrums

Ever had an angry moment (or several) you'd rather not talk about? Or buried resentment deep inside? Our guest, author Kathy Collard Miller, shares stories from her life and from others who contributed to her latest book. Then she shows us from the Bible how Jesus handled similar situations. I highly recommend "Managing Anger--Jesus Style" for everyone, whether your temperament is set on slow simmer or leans toward the volcanic. :-)

https://kathycollardmiller.com/

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Movement Matters

Katy Nelson's enthusiasm for bringing smiles and movement to older adults is contagious. She has a special love for helping those with memory loss. In addition, she offers lots of tips for caregivers--not just how to help their loved ones but reminders to care for their own well-being.

https://knc-movementmatters.net/

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